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Heritage USA Christian Theme Park

Themeparks all have different themes. In the case of Heritage USA in South Carolina, the theme was the Bible. In the '80s, it was created by famed televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. It included a waterpark. and was billed as an “American-Christian-themed” attraction. At first, it seemed like it had a business future. 6 million visitors came oper year. But after 11 years, the park suddenly closed. Why suddenly?

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Well, as history recalls, Jim Bakker found himself in a big scandal. He was convicted of fraud and went straight to prison. Today, his old project still stands, but it's just a relic.